Job Summary

• To assist the Architectural Services’ section in the delivery of the 2022-2026 housing programme, through innovative design, site inspection, planning preparation, tender document preparation, undertaking tender processes, report writing, meetings, and any such other tasks as required by the management team to facilitate effective and efficient delivery of the programme within the designated time frames and to undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities that may be required from time to time with respect to other projects as assigned by line management.

• To assess the nature, level and pattern of demand for the service in the area/function and to recommend the priorities to the relevant line manager.
• To implement the agreed strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range, quantity or quality of existing services and to recommend changes in strategies as required.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and also with external agencies and to ensure that, in accordance with policy and procedure, programmes of work are co-ordinated and implemented in full with the co-operation of all relevant parties.
• To achieve and maintain similar collaboration with local development agencies in accordance with evolving policy on closer integration of local government and local development.
• To assist in identifying and agreeing work programmes, targets and deadlines and ensuring their subsequent implementation. When required to do so, to manage and supervise staff, as the position demands.
• To work equally well as part of a team or on their own initiative.
• To work within a cross-functional/multidisciplinary team in line with the executive structures of the Council.
• To implement the systems necessary to support the service.